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Although she has recognised the announcement, she still maintains that the result was “illegitimate”. A new government is to take office next week, but Castillo was unable to name…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262936
ISSN: 2633-304X
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PERU: New cabinet will help to ease tensions
The delayed ratification of Pedro Francke as finance minister was designed to calm concerns. Castillo’s agenda, outlined in his Independence Day speech to Congress, sought to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263217
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The new government will bring a much-needed easing of tensions following the widespread protests that met the short-lived presidency of Manuel Merino. Sagasti should be able to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257722
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Outgoing President Martin Vizcarra’s impeachment was a response to congressional dissatisfaction with his government’s policies, especially those designed to root out corruption…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257508
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PERU: Castillo takes office amid various headwinds
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES263128
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Cabinet changes threaten to undermine President Pedro Castillo’s support in Congress, while Congress seeks to limit the president's power to dissolve the legislature. Castillo is…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264889
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This has been exacerbated by corruption scandals and, more recently, the negative socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. There will now be a second round of voting in…